Overview

Introduction

The drama and imposing beauty of northern Scandinavia’s landscape must be seen to be believed. Words can set the scene but it is only, when surrounded by the towering mountain peaks, fast flowing rivers and glistening lakes, that you can appreciate the power of Mother Nature. Our this seven night tour you will travel from the fjords of northern Norway, to the mountains of the Abisko National Park on the Sweden/Norway border, the wilderness plains of Swedish Lapland and the fells of northern Finland - keep your camera at the ready.

Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast

Agenda

Day 1 - Arrival in Tromso

The sun does not set below the horizon in Tromsø between 20 May and 22 July. This natural phenomenon is called the Midnight Sun and it is a remarkable, and somewhat emotive, sight to observe the golden sun fall towards the sea only to rise once more. There is no night, only dusk and day at this time of year. This evening, why not take the cable car into the mountains surrounding Tromsø and observe this ever-changing scene for yourself? The summit of the cable car is 421m above sea level and its platform affords views of the surrounding fjords, town and of lofty mountain peaks.

Overnight at the Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora. A complimentary light evening meal is included for guests.

Midnight Sun in Northern Norway

Day 2 - Day at leisure in Tromso

Day at leisure in or around Tromsø. As the largest city north of the Arctic Circle, there is plenty to see and do. Notable visitor attractions include The Polar Museum, Tromsø Museum, the Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum and Polaria. However, these sites are eclipsed by the magnetic pull of Tromsø’s dramatic natural backdrop, which beckons you to spend most of your time out of doors.
Explore the region of Troms independently by car or join an organised excursion. Experiences such as glacier hikes in the Lyngen Alps, sightseeing boat tours, rib boat safaris, fishing, photo tours and guided walks are available locally.

Overnight at the Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora. A complimentary light evening meal is included for guests.

View of Tromso from Mount Storsteinsen

Day 3 - Coastal port of Narvik

After breakfast, drive south towards the coastal port of Narvik. Your route will be bordered by the fjords to the west and the mountains to the east - keep your eyes peeled for moose and reindeer.
Narvik’s natural setting is as beautiful as its more famous cousin, Tromsø, yet is often overlooked by visitors. This small community has the most northern train station in Norway (the Ofotbanen Railway connects Narvik to Swedish Lapland, Stockholm and beyond), towering mountains, calm fjords and was a strategically valuable port, for both sides, during World War II. Visit the Narvik War Museum to learn about the 1940 Battle of Narvik. Wreck diving is a popular activity in Narvik as is hiking.

Overnight at the Scandic Hotel Narvik.

Narvik, Northern Norway

Day 4 - Abisko National Park

Today, take a leisurely drive through the mountains to the Abisko National Park in Sweden and the wilderness plains that stretch below. Your destination is the world-famous ICEHOTEL 365 in Jukkasjärvi on the shores of the River Torne. A stay at the ICEHOTEL is no longer restricted to the cold winter months. Thanks to modern technology and innovation, this remarkable property now offers guests the opportunity to experience ‘a night on ice’ in the height of summer. Your room is an Art Suite 365 and your bed will be formed from a base of ice and snow and insulated with reindeer skin - thermal sleeping bags are provided to keep you cosy until dawn.

Overnight at the ICEHOTEL 365 in Jukkasjärvi.

Abisko National Park, Sweden

Day 5 - ICEHOTEL and Kiruna

Free time in Jukkasjärvi. Opportunity to explore the ICEHOTEL and the town of Kiruna. A wealth of activities and experiences are on offer locally including a treetop adventure, wildlife and nature photo tours, fishing, ice sculpting, rafting, wilderness dinners and wilderness skills.

Overnight at the ICEHOTEL 365 in Jukkasjärvi.

ICEHOTEL 365

Day 6 - Mountains of Finland

From the Torne river valley and surrounding wilderness plains, your journey will climb to the mountain plateau dividing Sweden, Finland and Norway. This remote region is the cultural landscape of Sami reindeer herders, who for generations have followed the natural rhythm of their animals from the winter land in the mountains to the summer land near the coast. Here, you will find calm lakes, barren fells and free-roaming reindeer.

Overnight at Tundrea.

Reindeer in Finland

Day 7 - Freetime in Finland

Free time at Finland’s highest fell. Relax, unwind and enjoy the beauty of the scene.

Overnight at Tundrea.

Northern Finland

Day 8 - Day of departure

After breakfast, drive the 50km to the Norwegian coast and onwards to Tromsø Langnes airport. Depart on your return flight to the UK.

Narvik, Northern Norway

Accommodation

Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora - Night 1 to 2

Situated on the harbour front in Tromso, the Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora combines panoramic views with a friendly, relaxed service.

Situated on the harbour front in Tromso, the Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora combines panoramic views with a friendly, relaxed service. From its rooftop Jacuzzi and relax area, you can see the Arctic Cathedral, Hurtigruten pier and Tromso harbourfront.

This hotel is ideal for couples, families and friends. Its atmosphere is sociable and lively, with plenty of space for guests to relax, unwind and chat about their experiences.

Scandic Narvik Hotel - Night 3 to 3

200km north of the Arctic Circle, Narvik, the best location for alpine skiing in Norway, is 1,561 km north of Oslo. The award winning Scandic Hotel, is housed in a 19 storey building which dominates this small town. It is northern Norway’s highest building.

200km north of the Arctic Circle, Narvik, the best location for alpine skiing in Norway, is 1,561 km north of Oslo. The award winning Scandic Hotel, is housed in a 19 storey building which dominates this small town. It is northern Norway’s highest building.

Built in 2012, the hotel affords panoramic views over Narvik and the Ofotfjord and the surrounding mountains. The view is particularly stunning from the hotel’s Skybar on the 15th floor. In fact, given the right conditions, you can view the Aurora Borealis from your bedroom and marvel at the Midnight Sun.

The decor is typically Scandinavian and is a reflection of the terrain surrounding the town.

Accommodation:

148 rooms including single, standard, family and superior rooms and junior suites

Icehotel - Night 4 to 5

Located in Jukkasjärvi, in the heart of the unspoiled wilderness of Swedish Lapland, stands the world famous and original ICEHOTEL.

Located in Jukkasjärvi, in the heart of the unspoiled wilderness of Swedish Lapland, stands the world famous and original ICEHOTEL. For the last 28 years, each winter a unique and breathtaking sculpture has taken form on the banks of the River Torne; a structure where everything from the artwork, to the chairs you sit on, the beds you sleep on, and the glass in your hand has been made using carefully harvested, crystal clear ice from the neighbouring river.

In November 2016, the ICEHOTEL launched a new 365 day concept, allowing guests to experience sleeping on ice all year round in a specially designed permanent building. During winter, the exterior looks similar to that of the original ICEHOTEL structure but in summer it has a grass covered roof adorned with Arctic mountain flowers and kept cool by several solar panels.

A stay at this exquisite property is guaranteed to be one that you will never forget.

Cold Accommodation

These rooms are located within the original ICEHOTEL structure and the newer ICEHOTEL 365 building. The ICEHOTEL 2017-18 will house 20 Ice rooms and 15 Art suites. The ICEHOTEL 365 will house 11 Art suites 365 and 9 Deluxe suites. Approximately 25 artists and architects are commissioned each year to decorate and design the rooms, bar and gallery.

ICEHOTEL

Ice rooms: Rooms with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture made from ice. Some Ice rooms can accommodate 3 people and one room can accommodate 4 people. Art suites: Individually designed rooms with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. All rooms have been designed and sculpted by international artists. Some Art suites can accommodate 3 people.

ICEHOTEL 365

Art suites 365: Similar to Winter suites, these rooms are individually designed with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. All rooms have been designed and sculpted by international artists.

Deluxe suites: Hilla, Jauvre and Johka are individually designed rooms with a special bed built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. Hilla has an en-suite bathroom (shower and sauna), Jauvre has an en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and sauna) and Johka has an en-suite bathroom (shower).

Notes

Beds are made out of snow and ice and insulated by a mattress and topped with reindeer skins.

You will be provided with a subzero sleeping bag.

All rooms in the original ICEHOTEL building have curtain doors whereas the ICEHOTEL 365 rooms have a solid door.

Guests staying in the original ICEHOTEL have shared bathroom facilities (toilet, shower, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building.

Guests staying in the Art suites (ICEHOTEL 365) have use of the shared heated washrooms (toilet, shower, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building but also have a toilet within the ICEHOTEL 365 building. Guests staying in the Deluxe suites (ICEHOTEL 365) have a private heated relaxation area with sauna and en-suite bathroom with shower.

Sauna (free of charge for guest use).

Luggage cannot be taken into the ICEHOTEL's cold accommodation structure. Secure storage is available.

Inside the hotel the temperature is at a constant -5°C to -8°C.

The ICEHOTEL is a museum during the day from 10am until 6pm. Overnight guests are allowed access to their room after 6pm and the wake-up call is around 7:30am.

Nordic Hotel Chalets: Decorated using a contemporary Scandinavian design, each Nordic hotel chalet has two bedrooms - one double/twin bedroom and one room with bunk beds - bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and a separate living room with TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection, kettle and fridge.Arctic Hotel Chalets: Decorated using a Scandinavian wood cabin design, each Arctic hotel chalet has two bedrooms – one double bedroom and one single bedroom - bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and a separate living room with TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection, kettle and fridge.

Amenities/Leisure

Buffet breakfast

Guests staying in cold accommodation are awakened in the morning with a cup of hot lingonberry juice

Warm outer clothing is provided for all guests on arrival: snow suit, boots and mittens

Homestead restaurant serving an à la carte menu – approximately 800m from the ICEHOTEL overlooking the Torne River. Reservations are recommended. Table reservations available at 17:30 and 20:00.

Lounge

ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL. Please note that the ICEBAR closes at 6pm until December 2018.

Ice Church – this is a popular location for weddings

Transfers by husky sled from Kiruna Airport are available on request

Open: The ICEHOTEL will open on 14 December 2018 to 10 April 2019. The ICEHOTEL 365 will accept guests year-round. Arrivals in November may be able to see the sculptors at work.

Notes: Due to the unique nature of the original ICEHOTEL, it takes a different form each year. Opening and closing dates are very much dependent on the weather. The images shown, of the cold accommodation, are from structures over the years.

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